Kaleb
boy name#295 in 2025Kaleb entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #108 in 2009, ranks #295 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1970–2025
#295
rank today
#108
peak (2009)
1,143
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2264 |
| 1980s | #616 |
| 1990s | #220 |
| 2000s | #118 |
| 2010s | #159 |
| 2020s | #263 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kaleb has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 85,500 people named Kaleb are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaleb alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaleb in 2025?
- Kaleb ranks #295 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,143 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kaleb most popular?
- Kaleb peaked in 2009, reaching #108 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kaleb with classmates?
- Kaleb will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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